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On the Sunday, August 20th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, tourists continue to make headlines - now it's two guys who climbed onto the Eiffel Tower drunk and passed out; and Las Vegas strip hotels are apparently dealing with an onslaught of bed bugs. They are incredibly difficult to get rid of once they find a home. Last week, Mark suggested you buy AirTags, and offered a link with what would have been an amazing price ($10 for 4). Except he didn't have the right link. They are a little more expensive than that. Like 8-9x as much. Oops. The correct link can be found on this page. A few weeks ago, we discussed the concept of "Skip-lagging," buying an airline ticket, knowing you weren't going to travel to the final destination, throwing part of the ticket away, in order to take advantage of the strange way airlines price tickets. We warned you at the time the airlines don't consider it cool, and indeed now American Airlines is suing an online company which helps people commit the "Skip-lagging" offense. We have an update. The battle against resort and other bogus fees hoisted on travelers continues. Charlie Leocha from Travelers United joins to update us on state and national legislation. Heather Fortes, who is the owner of SacTown Bites, our local foodie tour company, is on hand to discuss some of her offerings, both in Sacramento and in surrounding communities.
On the Sunday, February 12th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we preview the travel commercials from the Super Bowl broadcast (including one where United takes a not-so-subtle jab at Southwest) and tell you the number one place in the country to take your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. In the State of the Union address, the President mentioned the Junk Fees Prevention Act. Does it have a chance of passing? Could resort fees actually go away? We discuss in our Smarter Traveler segment. When your flight is canceled or delayed, or you arrive at your destination and your checked baggage doesn't arrive with you, what are your rights? Charlie Leocha of Travelers United gives us a run down. What the safest place to sit on a plane, in the event of a crash landing? Not a fun subject, but definitely an interesting answer. Hint - not the most desirable seats on the plane.
On the Sunday, December 18th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, an update on the exploding aquarium from Berlin; and national parks are tweaking their admission rules for next summer. Airlines charge you to handle your luggage, but if it's not delivered in a timely fashion, the airline keeps your money. Our Smarter Traveler segment lets you know how Travelers United is taking the battle for fairness to the Department of Transportation on our behalf. Mark spent time with one of his tour groups in Louisville and rural Indiana last week. He has some tips on visiting Louisville and the magnificent hotels around French Lick, Indiana. He also visited Santa Claus...the town. Our mailbag answers your questions, including a tip about how to get an upgraded seat on a flight, if you are willing to take a chance.
On the Sunday, November 13th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… Airlines are adjusting their miles-spend requirements to achieve various status levels BACK to the pre-COVID era days. Bar Harbor, Maine, has voted to limit cruise ship arrivals, the latest small town to do so. Delta Airlines is expecting 5 MILLLION flyers Thanksgiving week. If you are one of them, we wish you the best. Planning a trip to Hawaii? Mark just returned from Oahu and The Big Island of Hawaii and has some tips for you. Have an airline dispute you can't settle? You might try taking them to Small Claims Court. Charlie Leocha from Travelers United explains how and why. Aurora Expeditions is a travel experience company which operates in the Arctic and in Antarctica. They have new ships and some spectacular itineraries. If one of those destinations are on your bucket list, click here for more information.